Recent purchases

The Ford Falcon had a broken window, and its left wheel axle was also damaged due to the ball bearing snapping. As this car was more than 20 years old, so the owner felt it wasn't worth the cost of hiring a tow truck and a mechanic to fix it.

Despite having a few dints and some rust in some spots, this Nissan Tiida was still able to run. However, the owner decided it was time for an upgrade.

The owner of this Holden Commodore decided to get rid of it due to mechanical issues.

This Yamaha motor required additional repairs despite receiving new tires, a sports exhaust, new sprockets, and new forks. As a result, the owner chose to sell the bike rather than continue to address these issues.

Mechanical issues with the steering and ABS were found in this Mercedes Benz. Additionally, there were some minor scratches and a dent on the side of the car. The owner decided that it wasn't worth the hassle or the money to fix the vehicle.

This Subaru Forester has a big end bearing issue and requires a new engine.

The Holden Barina would not start due to a timing belt issue. The owner opted to sell the vehicle instead of paying for repairs.

The car was working well after passing the roadworthy, but the transmission went into limp mode due to a faulty sensor.

Despite having had it serviced the week before, the engine light had come back on. However, the owner simply didn't wish to spend any more money on repairs since the BMW still starts and drives. Consequently, the owner decided to buy a new car and sell the old one.

Aside from external wear and tear over time, this Kia Cerato also suffered some internal damage.

Despite some panel damage, faded paint, and a broken headlight, this old Mitsubishi Triton is still drivable. The owner, however, is ready to let go of this vehicle.

Water was leaking out of the Holden Commodore, which prompted the owner to weigh up the costs of repair versus selling. After considering the options, the owner ultimately decided to sell the vehicle.

This Subaru sustained damage to the front end of the vehicle, including the radiator and headlights, as a result of an accident. Although the car is repairable, the insurance company declined to cover the high costs of repair. Consequently, the owner made the decision to sell it.

This Jeep Patriot's transmission malfunctioned and couldn't be diagnosed. The front tires were also stuck, and the interior lights/locks required a new fuse.

This Holden Trax had a number of issues. The front headlight and grill were both cracked, and the front bumper bar was creased. The roof and rear of the car had faded paint, and there were also acid stains on the body. To make matters worse, there were also issues with the engine gasket.

The Hyundai had been sitting in the owner's garage for six months and needed its struts replaced.

This Toyota Corolla required maintenance repairs to keep it running, but when the mechanics advised the owner that the repair costs would exceed its value, the owner decided to sell it.

The Mazda Tribute was left idle for over 1 year after the owner purchased a new car. The owner had planned to give it to their brother, but never did.

This Mazda had surface rust on the bonnet and rust holes in the rear door window frame due to wear and tear. The car was mechanically sound but had a flat battery.

Although this old ute had been recently serviced, the owner wanted to downsize to a smaller vehicle for retirement.

This Holden Commodore was gifted to the owner by their daughter. The car is in good condition, but the owner rarely drove it.

Although the owner had not driven this Toyota Yaris for 6 weeks, it was still driveable. As the car continued to collect dust and take up valuable garage space, the owner decided that they needed to get rid of the vehicle.

After sustaining body damage in a hit-and-run, the owner was not able to cover the out-of-pocket costs, so they had to sell the Toyota Yaris.

The Kawasaki motorcycle in question once belonged to the current owner's friend about 10 years ago. It was then given to the owner as a project to work on around 5 years ago. However, the friend had moved away in the meantime and the bike was left partially dismantled, as the owner had given up on rebuilding it.

Aside from gearbox issues, this Hyundai Accent sustained side door damage when the owner's home gate closed on it.

This Mazda 6 had a mechanically damaged clutch and multiple panel damage. Its interior had been worn-out. Burdened with the high repair costs for the clutch and body, the owner decided to sell it.

This Hyundai i20 has scratches, dents, and sun damage, mainly on the roof. Unfortunately, it no longer starts. The owner had spent more money than the car is worth to try to fix it, but to no avail. The mechanic said there was a lot of sludge in the engine and it wouldn't idle before it completely died. The vehicle still wouldn't work even after the owner tried to flush it twice.

The Toyota Hiace was to be retired since its owner was preparing for retirement.

This Audi's gearbox had issues. The owner decided that it was time to get a new car.

The mechanic stated that there was no compression, and it would cost too much to find the problem. Hence, the owner decided it wasn't worth the hassle to find out the issue, so they decided to sell it.

The driver was at fault in an accident but only had third-party insurance. Unable to afford the repair costs, they decided to sell their Nissan Dualis.

Although this old Suzuki Jimny was still driving, the owner decided it was time to let this car retire and upgrade to a new one.

This Mercedes Benz was still running but needed a new gearbox. The owner no longer wanted this vehicle and decided to sell it.

This Holden Cruze sustained body damage and its key had snapped but our tow drivers were able to transport this vehicle without any issues.

This Ford Territory still starts and runs, however, it failed the RWC on numerous things. Since the owner already had a new car and no longer used this one, they were looking to get rid of it as soon as possible.

This Volkswagen had mechanical issues and was sitting in the driveway for several months. The owner wanted to get rid of the old car quickly since they had gotten a new vehicle.

This Subaru Liberty had some minor cosmetic damage, split bushes, a leaking cam seal, and a leaking shock absorber. Despite these issues, the owner chose not to fix them. They decided it wasn't worth the cost and effort, so they sold the vehicle as-is to 1800 Salvage.

A new engine was needed in this Subaru Tribeca. The owner didn't think it was worthwhile to replace its engine, so they decided to sell it to 1800 Salvage.

This Mitsubishi Lancer had mechanical failure and dead battery. After the mechanics had advised the repair costs would outweigh its value, the owner decided to dispose of this car.

This abandoned car project was sold to 1800 Salvage when the owner was too busy to continue working on it.

The car was running, but the mechanic said there was a problem of water leakage into the motor, and that it had been damaged beyond repair. Given the age of the vehicle, its owner has decided to sell their Subaru Forester and purchase a new one instead, as it would be less of a hassle.

This Hyundai Getz had a few mechanical issues. The owner didn't think it was worthwhile to repair as the car was old.

The owner of a Honda CR-V decided to get rid of the car due to a multitude of problems, despite the fact that the car was still running. The repair costs were expected to be higher than the vehicle's market value, making it easier to dispose of the car and forget about all the issues.

This Honda Civic had some minor scratches and dents. While there were no mechanical issues, the owner simply wanted to get rid of this one and upgrade to a new car.

There was nothing with the motorbike. The owner simply wanted to upgrade to a new car.

This Holden Barina required a replacement oil cooler. After considering whether to fix or sell the vehicle, the owner ultimately chose to dispose of it.

This BMW was still running, but it had an array of problems that would cost a fortune to repair. The owner simply wanted to get rid of it and move on with a new car.

This well-loved Hilux was sold to 1800 Salvage after the owner upgraded utes.

After receiveing a clean bill of health from the mechanics, this CX-5 still had an engine light on. Not wanting to investigate further, the car was sold to 1800 Salvage!

Persistent issues with the water pump and malfunctioning aircon wasn't worth the owners time to fix.

There were several cosmetic issues with this Getz, including damage to the front windshield, which wasn't worth the costs to repair.

No longer needed, this Astina was sitting around, unused for months. Tired of the eyesore, the owner sent an enquiry to our team.

After the owner had the transmission and battery replaced, oil was still leaking. Lacking the engery and time to get it towed and fixed, selling was the best solution.

This owner was looking for a 'no-fuss' deal for their Escape and found the service at 1800 Salvage was just what they were looking for!

Undiagnosed mechanical issues are never a quick and easy fix. When you need a car for work and don't have the time to repair, selling is a great option.

Queensland is known for its heat but this transmission was constantly overheating and the vehicle became unreliable.

This Skoda was written off due to damage sustained to the front passenger side. Wanting the car gone, we were able to provide a quick and seamless sale.

After some great memories and several outback trips, this CX-5 suffered from engine failure.

Multiple mechanical issues were identified at the mechanics, leaving the owner shocked by the repair cost. After considering their options, selling was the economical choice for them.

In great condition with low kms, this Swift had been passed down through the family over the years. Unfortunately once the rego lapsed, the roadworthy costs weren't justifiable.

Being a 2000 model, the owner was ready to upgrade cars.

Noone likes it when their car breaksdown! Turns out it was one too many unschedled pitstops for this Mazda.

This turbo diesel Cooper was having issues with the power cutting out. Facing an expensive repair, the owner wasn't up for the cost or challenge.

As part of a deceased estate, we worked with the estates solicitors and the power of attorney to price this Hyundai.

With rust setting in, the owner wasn't prepared to fix the damage and wanted to sell.

This 02' Mazda was in good condition, but the owner couldn't afford the running costs. After sending some photos through, the owner received and accepted our offer.

With some body damage to the right side, rust was starting to set in under the paint. Wanting to start fresh, the owner seeked out the highest price and sold their Falcon to the 1800 Salvage team.

This Honda's transmission failed, and the cost of repair exceeded the car's value. The owner decided to sell it.

The car was still running, but due to wear and tear over time, the owner decided it was finally time for an upgrade.

This BMW 535i was in good drivable condition, but the owner wanted to upgrade.

The owner disposed of this Nissan Elgrand after it failed to start.

After the car sustained damage to the front bumper, bonnet, head lights, and radiator from an accident, the owner decided to sell it because the Volkswagen Golf was taking up precious front yard space.

The owner thought it was not worthwhile to fix the gearbox after they noticed hydraulic oil leaking because the Ford Focus was too old.

The car had a damaged left rear wheel arch and had stopped running. After considering repairs, the owner decided they were better off selling the Audi.

This Mazda 3's key was broken, and its battery was dead from non-use. Also, the paint had faded over time, which made the owner decide to get rid of it.

Although the Volkswagen was still drivable, the radiator was leaking and the owner couldn't afford to repair it, so they decided to dispose of it.

This motorbike had been left in the owner's backyard for a long time, which caused the battery to die. Eventually, the owner decided to dispose of it rather than let it take up space.

The car was hit on the side, causing major damage to the passenger door and front panel. The steering wheel was also affected, and all the airbags in the vehicle had been deployed. The insurance company informed the owner that the cost of repairing the Mazda 3 would be more than its worth, so the owner decided to sell it instead.

This Toyota RAV4 had a dead battery from 8 months of non-use. The owner decided to contact 1800 Salvage to remove it from their front yard.

With a multitude of issues that make this car unroadworthy, the owner decided it was more worthwhile to buy a new vehicle than to pour more money into repairing this Subaru Forester.

This Nissan Navara was left idle due to head gasket and battery issues. The owner deemed it not worth repairing and sold it to 1800 Salvage.

Due to damage on the rear left side of the Honda CRV, the owner had to sell the vehicle as they couldn't afford the out-of-pocket costs.

The owner of this Toyota RAV4 decided to sell the vehicle due to unexplained shaking while driving.

The owner noticed that the transmission coolant of the Ford had turned milky over the weekend, indicating a major engine problem. As the repair expenses would be too high, the owner decided that it was not worth paying to fix.

The car's front bumper was damaged after hitting a kangaroo which resulted in various mechanical issues. Specifically, the lower radiator support was damaged, the engine would crank but not start, and oil leaked onto the road. After consulting with mechanics, the owner was informed that the repair costs would be astronomical. As a result, the decision was made to sell the car instead of paying for repairs.

After sustaining minor scratches & dints, and with a dysfunctional air conditioner, the owner deemed it necessary to upgrade.

The Honda Jazz was still drivable despite some body damage, jittery engine, faulty speedometer and the ABS light continuously flashing. Ultimately, the car stopped working due to coolant being put into the oil 4 years ago. The owner realized how much of a hassle it would be to fix all of these problems, so they decided that selling it would be more financially viable.

After sustaining body damage to the front and with a flat battery, the owner deemed repairing the older Toyota Echo not worth the cost.

Four months ago, the owner became concerned for their safety and stopped driving the Mazda CX9 when it started smoking. Wanting to free up parking space, they decided to get rid of the car.

Despite minor body damage, the car still ran fine. However, the registration expired and the owner simply didn't want to renew it.

After the insurance company declared the Land Rover a write-off, the owner decided to part ways with the vehicle.

The Mazda had sustained damage to the rear, experienced brake leaks, suspension issues, an engine mount problem, and had a broken front right indicator and left side mirror. Due to the overwhelming potential costs, the owner decided to sell it to us.

The Mazda had been sitting unused for a few months. Along with a dead battery and the need for an oil change, the owner decided to sell the vehicle rather than pay for maintenance costs.

Despite recently being serviced, the Holden Cruze continued to have transmission issues. Frustrated with the persisting problem and the high repair costs, the owner decided to sell the car.

The Holden Commodore had been sitting unused in the carpark for quite some time. As it had become an eyesore to both the owner and the public, the owner decided to sell it to 1800 Salvage. The tow drivers from the company faced no issues while retrieving the car from the carpark.

After a T-bone collision, the left door was jammed shut and the left airbags were deployed. Although everything else, including the tires, appears undamaged, the owner decided to sell the Toyota Corolla instead of sinking money into repair costs.

This Ford vehicle had constant battery issues. The owner attempted to sell it privately but was unsuccessful. Instead of continuing to deal with the hassles of private selling, they chose to sell the Ute to 1800 Salvage.

Due to cosmetic damage and mechanical issues, the customer opted to sell the vehicle instead of paying for repairs.

The owner wanted to get rid of their Ford Escape due to a faulty battery and A/C unit.

After a T-bone collision, the owner did not have the funds to pay for the out-of-pocket costs so they decided to sell their Audi A4.